English Arm Club Chair
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Brass
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Upholstery
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Velvet
Antique 19th Century British Club Chairs
Leather
Antique 19th Century British Club Chairs
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Leather
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Antique 19th Century English Victorian Club Chairs
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Upholstery, Velvet, Wood
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Upholstery, Wood
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Vintage 1960s Hepplewhite Club Chairs
Upholstery, Hardwood
Vintage 1920s English Art Deco Club Chairs
Leather
Late 20th Century Chippendale Lounge Chairs
Leather, Mahogany
Vintage 1950s Chesterfield Armchairs
Leather
Antique 19th Century British Victorian Armchairs
Fabric
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Leather
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Upholstery
Antique Mid-19th Century British Country Windsor Chairs
Elm, Fruitwood, Yew
Early 20th Century American Armchairs
Wicker, Rattan
20th Century English Art Deco Armchairs
Leather
Antique 1870s English Hepplewhite Armchairs
Fabric, Wood
Vintage 1960s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
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Antique 1880s English Kilim Armchairs
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Steel
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Upholstery, Oak
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Leather
Vintage 1980s American Lounge Chairs
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Leather
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Antique Mid-19th Century Victorian Club Chairs
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Brass
Antique 19th Century English Club Chairs
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Brass
Antique 19th Century English Club Chairs
Antique 19th Century English Club Chairs
Upholstery
Antique 19th Century English Club Chairs
Linen, Walnut
Vintage 1980s Club Chairs
Cotton
Early 2000s English Club Chairs
Upholstery
Vintage 1940s English Rustic Club Chairs
Leather, Wood
Late 20th Century English Chesterfield Club Chairs
Brass
Antique Early 1900s English Victorian Club Chairs
Leather
21st Century and Contemporary Club Chairs
Linen
Early 20th Century English Edwardian Club Chairs
Early 20th Century English Edwardian Club Chairs
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Club Chairs
Chenille
Vintage 1980s English Club Chairs
Brass
Vintage 1960s American Georgian Club Chairs
Upholstery, Walnut
20th Century American Hollywood Regency Club Chairs
Upholstery, Wood
Vintage 1930s English Art Deco Club Chairs
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Antique 19th Century English Club Chairs
Antique 19th Century English Club Chairs
Upholstery
Antique 19th Century British Victorian Club Chairs
Fabric, Mahogany
Vintage 1950s British Club Chairs
Leather
Early 2000s American Club Chairs
Upholstery, Walnut
Early 20th Century English Art Deco Club Chairs
Leather, Wood
Antique 19th Century English Club Chairs
Wood, Fabric
Early 20th Century British Club Chairs
Leather
Antique 19th Century English Club Chairs
Leather, Wood
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Wood
Antique 19th Century English Lounge Chairs
Brass
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Late 20th Century George III Wingback Chairs
Velvet, Hardwood
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Mahogany, Faux Leather
Late 20th Century North American Regency Lounge Chairs
Leather
Early 20th Century American Regency Lounge Chairs
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Brass
Early 20th Century American Georgian Armchairs
Fabric, Wood
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Fabric, Hardwood
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Fabric
Antique Late 19th Century British Armchairs
Wood
Antique 1760s English Chairs
Walnut
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Yew, Elm
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Mahogany
Late 20th Century Chippendale Armchairs
Leather, Mahogany
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Fabric
21st Century and Contemporary American Armchairs
Leather
Antique 1730s English George II Chairs
Walnut
Early 20th Century English Edwardian Armchairs
Early 20th Century English Edwardian Armchairs
Upholstery
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Leather, Mahogany
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Fabric, Wood
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Leather, Mahogany
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Brass
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Finding the Right Seating for You
With entire areas of our homes reserved for “sitting rooms,” the value of quality antique and vintage seating cannot be overstated.
Fortunately, the design of side chairs, armchairs and other lounge furniture — since what were, quite literally, the early perches of our ancestors — has evolved considerably.
Among the earliest standard seating furniture were stools. Egyptian stools, for example, designed for one person with no seat back, were x-shaped and typically folded to be tucked away. These rudimentary chairs informed the design of Greek and Roman stools, all of which were a long way from Sori Yanagi's Butterfly stool or Alvar Aalto's Stool 60. In the 18th century and earlier, seats with backs and armrests were largely reserved for high nobility.
The seating of today is more inclusive but the style and placement of chairs can still make a statement. Antique desk chairs and armchairs designed in the style of Louis XV, which eventually included painted furniture and were often made of rare woods, feature prominently curved legs as well as Chinese themes and varied ornaments. Much like the thrones of fairy tales and the regency, elegant lounges crafted in the Louis XV style convey wealth and prestige. In the kitchen, the dining chair placed at the head of the table is typically reserved for the head of the household or a revered guest.
Of course, with luxurious vintage or antique furnishings, every chair can seem like the best seat in the house. Whether your preference is stretching out on a plush sofa, such as the Serpentine, designed by Vladimir Kagan, or cozying up in a vintage wingback chair, there is likely to be a comfy classic or contemporary gem for you on 1stDibs.
With respect to the latest obsessions in design, cane seating has been cropping up everywhere, from sleek armchairs to lounge chairs, while bouclé fabric, a staple of modern furniture design, can be seen in mid-century modern, Scandinavian modern and Hollywood Regency furniture styles.
Admirers of the sophisticated craftsmanship and dark woods frequently associated with mid-century modern seating can find timeless furnishings in our expansive collection of lounge chairs, dining chairs and other items — whether they’re vintage editions or alluring official reproductions of iconic designs from the likes of Hans Wegner or from Charles and Ray Eames. Shop our inventory of Egg chairs, designed in 1958 by Arne Jacobsen, the Florence Knoll lounge chair and more.
No matter your style, the collection of unique chairs, sofas and other seating on 1stDibs is surely worthy of a standing ovation.
- 1stDibs ExpertMarch 31, 2023There is no difference between a club chair and an armchair; a club chair is a type of armchair. An armchair is any chair with arms, while a club chair is a wide, comfortable type of armchair that is typically clad in leather and features thick upholstery. All club chairs are armchairs, but not all armchairs are club chairs. On 1stDibs, shop a collection of club chairs.
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